- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singer
- Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oorellam Un Paattu
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a passionate ode to immortal love, declaring that genuine affection is eternal and unaffected by time or obstacles. The protagonist expresses a deep emotional connection, comparing love to indestructible forces of nature such as the breeze, mountain clouds, and the sky. Through poetic imagery, the song illustrates the intense yearning, joy of togetherness, and absolute conviction that true love never dies, calling upon the beloved to break free from restraints and embrace shared happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nooraandu vaazhum kaadhal idhu / Naal thorum paadum paadal idhu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'N' in 'Nooraandu' and 'Naal' creates rhythmic harmony across consecutive lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kaalamum vaazhvadhu kaadhaladi / Kaadhalukkae illai saadhaladi”
The matching ending syllables 'kaadhaladi' and 'saadhaladi' create an emphatic and melodic end rhyme.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kulir meerum meenum yena”
Compares the lovers to fish navigating cold waters to symbolize endurance and emotional affinity.
Metaphor
“Poongaatrai yaar thirai vaippadhu”
Compares love and human passion to an unstoppable breeze that cannot be veiled or restrained.
Did you know?
Trivia
Oorellam Un Paattu (1991) was directed by K. S. Ravikumar and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Piraisoodan. The track 'Nooraandu Vaazhum Kaadhal Idhu' remains a celebrated classic highlighting Ilaiyaraaja's melodious composition style.
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